One thing I am very interested in doing, is macro photography, so, last summer I gave it a try. Since I am still learning my camera and a macro lens does not fit into my budget at the moment, I used the macro setting on my camera with my 55mm lens.
Although what I captured is more like close-ups then macro, I’d like to share them with you all anyway. I also thought it might help us who are living in colder climates, feel a little warmer.
All photos were taken in my back yard. I hope you enjoy.
WONDERFUl!!!
ReplyDeleteVery nice!
ReplyDeleteI want a macro lens too. I often will use my 14-45mm lens and put it on the macro setting and come away with some nice close-ups of plants and small critters. Photography still seems like a foreign language to me, but I understand about a quarter of it.
ReplyDeleteRobbie, lovely shots. Oh, I looking forward to flowers! Macros of bugs and flowers is a favorite summer sport!
ReplyDeleteYou must have a wonderful garden to have all those pretty flowers.
Have you considered getting some extension tubes to go with your 55 mm. That will get you in quite close and you may be satisfied enough not to want a macro lens.
I got mine last fall from B&H Photo, on line. They are in New York.
I have the Kenko ones. Here's a link there:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=camera+extension+tubes&N=0&InitialSearch=yes
It's quite a bit cheaper than a Macro lens. But combined with a macro lens you can get almost microscopic!
Thanks Robin for that info. I am going to check that out. I have been looking at extenders for my telephoto lens until I can afford a bigger one or upgrade.
ReplyDeletenice work on the photos today!!..glad to see you changed your mind about your blog!!..miss ya!!
ReplyDeleteI really liked the globe thistle and the bee on clover! I don't have a macro lens either...
ReplyDeleteSo very lovely ... each and every one of them. Thank you for sharing the colorful, warm, wonderful images!
ReplyDeleteLovely shots : )
ReplyDeleteHi Robbie! Excellent macro shots! Like them al but my faves: Globe Thistle, Bee on Bull Thistle & Daisy. Some of them remind of beautiful fireworks. Keep up the macro!
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